Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3410-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.715016, -76.708702 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 9: Long Point State Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 03, 2023 02:55 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 04, 2023 02:59 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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Bloom Chemistry
[1] Genera - plural of genus, a category of classification in biology that ranks between the family level and the species level. Because there are many different species of bacteria that are difficult to distinguish, it is more useful to classify bacteria by genus rather than species.
[2] Microcystin
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
The weather was clear and sunny, very light breeze, and the air temp was approx. 80 degrees F. The volunteer reporting this bloom did not have a bottle with them to collect a sample.
Weather
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